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Gen Raheel asks US to bomb TTP hideouts inside Afghanistan

Mateen Haider Published June 10, 2016
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RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, in a meeting with senior US officials at GHQ on Friday, raised the demand of targeting Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and their chief Mullah Fazlullah in their hideouts in Afghanistan.

Talking to Commander Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan General John Nicholson and US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Olson, Gen Raheel said "Pakistan will not allow Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies to foment terrorism in the country".

Related: Gen Raheel visits Kabul, seeks handover of Mullah Fazlullah

According to an ISPR communique, the regional security situation with particular reference to border management and peace and stability in Afghanistan in the post-May 21 US drone strike environment came under discussion during the meeting.

The army chief reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment towards the war against terrorism and effective border management with Afghanistan in order to promote regional peace and stability.

Expressing his serious concern on the May 21 US drone strike in Balochistan ─ which had killed Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Mansour ─ and terming it a violation of Pakistan's sovereignty, Gen Raheel highlighted how the drone strike negatively affected the mutual trust and respect between the two countries and the gains made during Pakistan's own war on terror.

Also Read: Afghanistan's enemy is Pakistan's enemy, says army chief

He told the visiting dignitaries that it is unfortunate that Pakistan is blamed for instability in Afghanistan, adding that Pakistan has always expressed its readiness to work for a long term peace process for Afghanistan under the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) framework.

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Desi Dimag
Jun 10, 2016 05:17pm
Bomb all the terrorists wherever they are. No good or bad terrorists
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Naveed
Jun 10, 2016 05:17pm
put som SAMS on the border and next time a drone comes in shoot it and also close the NATO supply lines for a few months
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Tired of this
Jun 10, 2016 05:20pm
Pakistan should tell the USA where these TTP hideouts are in Afganistan?...if they do then they will be eliminated and the informant will also receive a reward for the information....
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Asif Kashmiri
Jun 10, 2016 05:20pm
Excellent statement by a great general.
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Asif
Jun 10, 2016 05:21pm
If he said that then I am happy.
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Tipping Point
Jun 10, 2016 05:26pm
Very good move. If US do not cooperate then do it by your self.
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Syed Abbas
Jun 10, 2016 05:35pm
Time to show the true faces of double standard friends. Well said respectable general. Time to know your friends and enemies. U.S. Is doing no good in anyway to help us fight this war. They are just increasing our problem. And Afghanistan is riding on Indian tail to de stabilise Pakistan which will back fire eventually for them too. Tell them to send their refugees to Indian if they are that good friend of yours.
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Zulfiqar Baig
Jun 10, 2016 05:38pm
Thank you General Raheel. The whole Nation is suffering from terrorists activities of RAW and NDS and US is not controlling them.
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Serious Senior
Jun 10, 2016 05:45pm
If TTP is harming Pakistan, Gen Raheel should be doing the job at 1st place.
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Dalbir Singh
Jun 10, 2016 05:47pm
Good reply to USA by Gen Raheel Sheriff and USA forces should really bomb TTP
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AXH
Jun 10, 2016 05:48pm
Now, why would US do that. I needs to please its newly found love for India and India is involved in financing terrorists in Pakistan, which the US is well aware of but has decided to look the other way because of its business dealings with India. Pakistan will need to defend itself and not rely on a "hope" that someone else will do the right thing.
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Salman
Jun 10, 2016 05:48pm
Americans Policies and behavior is very disappointing. Just to please India due to its huge consumer market, they are pitting whole region in a volatile situation.
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haris
Jun 10, 2016 05:48pm
@Tired of this :2Pakistan should tell the USA where these TTP hideouts are in Afganistan?" as if they [US and Afghan] are unaware of it. FYI, Mullah Fazllullah have spent years in a house lend by Governor of Kunduz province of Afghanistan.
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Tamil Guru
Jun 10, 2016 05:51pm
Why did he not tell US to stop the drone attacks ??
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Ajay
Jun 10, 2016 05:59pm
@Naveed You are forgetting the loans which you have taken from Western Agencies.
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M.Saeed
Jun 10, 2016 06:01pm
Well said General Raheel. I have been writing on these pages since, that we should ask the US command to drone and eliminate our biggest headache that is TTP's head Mullah Fazalullah hiding in Afghanistan because, Afghan Government is unable to do so for us.
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Arslan
Jun 10, 2016 06:16pm
Good diplomacy. Basically telling US to do their part to stop terrorism coming from Afghanistan to Pakistan. There are no Haqqani etc training camps in Pakistan whereas Afghanistan is hosting TTP/BLA and all sorts of terrorist outfits with their training camps run by NDS and RAW.
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Praveen Kapoor
Jun 10, 2016 06:17pm
@M.Saeed what have you done for dismantling haqqani network whose leadership is based in Pakistan
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Qamar
Jun 10, 2016 06:18pm
Gen Raheel, please ask your part-time PM to appoint a full-time foreign minister if you wish to influence US decision making.
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de
Jun 10, 2016 06:18pm
@Desi Dimag lets start from india
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Vijay
Jun 10, 2016 06:21pm
@Tipping Point You wan't Pakistan to bomb in another country? Ever heard of air space sovereignty ? If this happens The world will condemn Pakistan.
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Accountability
Jun 10, 2016 06:22pm
Pakistan is needlessly tangled up in Afghan problem. Pakistan needs to isolate itself from never-ending, now three decade old afghan problems, because it is making Pakistan a backward country. Let others fix afghan problems. Pakistan needs to concentrate on its own progress for economy, industrial development to create jobs, education to produce skilled labour force and professionals. Continued involvement in afghan problems will eventually make Pakistan a banana republic and that would make enemies very very happy.
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Syed Ali
Jun 10, 2016 06:46pm
It is about time for General to put it bluntly to Americans that terrorism is a problem for both Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as for Americans. Taliban’s are a terrorist organization and should be weeded out both from Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is unfortunate that General has to do this
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M.Saeed
Jun 10, 2016 06:48pm
@Ajay , here you are forgetting that it was the bill passed by the US Senate named "Kerry-Lugar Bill" that provided funds for Pakistan as a price for fighting War Against Terror.
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Assad Khan
Jun 10, 2016 06:50pm
This man should batter ask US to stop attacks on Pakistan first!
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Zak
Jun 10, 2016 06:52pm
@Serious Senior we don't mess in other countries, otherwise could if we wanted to.
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SDA
Jun 10, 2016 06:53pm
Bravo Mr. Raheel Sharif. You are true leader and a commander.
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Alien
Jun 10, 2016 06:53pm
Majority of them are based in Afghanistan so they should be bombed......
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Zak
Jun 10, 2016 06:55pm
Now it's for the Americans 'to do more'. Time for Americans to prove there are no good bad terrorist ( Haqqani's) or good terrorist ( mullah Fazullah) innAfghanistan.
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RIZ
Jun 10, 2016 07:00pm
Gen Sharif is absolutely right there. US forces are in Afghanistan for over a decade now I would be surprise if they don't know where TTP hideouts are. Afghanistan is the base of terrorism if you won't catch terrorist there then no point of sending drone to Pakistan. Let the Pak force deal with them as they are very much capable of teaching lessons to terrorist and their enemies.
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The End is Near
Jun 10, 2016 07:03pm
Sir General Raheel Zinda Baad.
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Noor
Jun 10, 2016 07:02pm
Very nice and sensible statement by General sb. We should take an extra steps before our enemy play another conspiracy game.
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Naxalite
Jun 10, 2016 07:03pm
Bravo! We need his leadership more.
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Jawad
Jun 10, 2016 07:10pm
We need to bring our house also in order. your attitude is your altitude. we can surely live without US aid nd friendship. It will be tough but not impossible. surely we will rise
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tariq
Jun 10, 2016 07:11pm
This is the job of Foreign minister but sorry we dont have one
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RS Tirkie
Jun 10, 2016 07:11pm
Yes USA is here to stay in Afghanistan like the way they are in Korea and Japan. US department of defense is the biggest landlord in the world. Unlike other imperial powers in the past, USA derives its strength from US dollar, which is the most accepted legal tender in the world and USA can borrow in its own currency from the world market. China cannot, Japan cannot and Russia cannot. All 6 trillion dollar which US government owes to foreigners can be printed in three months and paid back. May be this action will provide necessary inflation urgently needed in the western countries as deflation is a problem there. Afgan Taliban and Pakisatn cannot throw out USA in the same manner what Iran and Vietnam Did. As far soviet union withdrawal from Afghanistan is concerned it was a negotiated withdrawal. Taliban were able to topple Nazibullah only after Yeltsin stopped supporting him.
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Daanish
Jun 10, 2016 07:18pm
Pakistan should sent its drones to kill terrorist in USA or Afgangistan. Just tell them and see their response.
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ajamal
Jun 10, 2016 07:32pm
@Praveen Kapoor. Haqqani network is an illusion. Siraj Haqqani lives in Afghanistan.
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lkhan
Jun 10, 2016 07:35pm
Gen Raheel has spoken in all fairness, hope the Americans take note. Pakistan has paid a huge cost for their war and mistakes in the region. Meanwhile, Modi who lectures about peace and prosperity (hollow words), has training camps in Afghanistan from where terrorists attack Pakistan. This is very unfair on Pakistan. About time it was stopped. Pakistan must address this issue in all international forums.
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Kk
Jun 10, 2016 07:40pm
But why General is not responding how these militants are roaming free in Pakistan and US intelligence sitting 17000 km know exact location
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anony
Jun 10, 2016 07:43pm
Well done Gen Raheel and Pakistan. India should not be allowed to spread terrorism in our country via Afghanistan.
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Akhtar
Jun 10, 2016 07:44pm
Most of our politicians have business open in USA. So they can't speak and act against USA. They can compromise safety of their land for the safety of their business.
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Maher USA
Jun 10, 2016 07:45pm
Interesting! Why Afghanistan? US does anywhere in the world where terror threats exist ?
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Sense
Jun 10, 2016 07:47pm
@Desi Dimag Right especially in Afghanistan and Indian consulates in Afghanistan
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Mirza
Jun 10, 2016 07:54pm
I think if the civilian government also passes a bill demanding US to do more would be effective. they should also go to the US embassy and demand .
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Akhtar
Jun 10, 2016 07:57pm
USA doesn't want peace in the region
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Mustafa R.
Jun 10, 2016 08:01pm
@Ajay; 'You are forgetting the loans which you have taken from Western Agencies.' The loans are already back to America, the continent not the country, i.e. Panama.
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Chetan Naik
Jun 10, 2016 08:06pm
Why only TTP ?
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SB YOU
Jun 10, 2016 08:09pm
WoW! Excellent. But it's not first meeting between PAK-US. After every meeting we have been getting lollipop and nothing else. Short Memory...
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Asim Munir
Jun 10, 2016 08:14pm
@Praveen Kapoor We're doing well against Haqqani network ... but our priority is to deal with Indian state terrorists like Kalbushan Singh first
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M.Saeed
Jun 10, 2016 08:16pm
Pakistan must ask America to find TTP killers hiding in Afghanistan
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Ahmed
Jun 10, 2016 08:19pm
@Tired of this : What a comment, as if US does not know where TTP hideouts are .....
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Syed Chishti
Jun 10, 2016 08:21pm
Bravo General Sharif COAS,you are being very categorical about issues being faced by Pakistan &letting our long-term allies know that you want them to look at the acts of Pakistan's enemies overt&their covert operations that is fomenting the terrorism in Pakistan that comes from across the border from both our closest bordering countries India&Afghanistan.Good move Gen, when you told the delegation,"Pakistan will not allow Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies to foment terrorism in the country". Pakistan needs consistent war against terrorism, particularly on these three fronts: A. More diplomatic matured approach, B. Increased cooperation with US,China&Russia, C. Offensive defense&increase Pakistan's capability of hitting its internal&external enemies on a daily basis.
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Imran
Jun 10, 2016 08:21pm
Why is the General depending on America. He should get it done if required through China's assistance.
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lafanga
Jun 10, 2016 08:29pm
Good stand Gen Raheel. I know Pakistan is not politically in a position to dictate things to America BUT Pakistan military can still send a strong signal. If they want Pakistan to do a few things for them then they need to take care of Pakistan's security concerns as well or they can kiss us goodbye forever which they cannot afford.
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shahzad
Jun 10, 2016 08:30pm
Bomb sanctuaries in both pak and afgan soil to end this menance.
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سے Shaam (Hanafi)
Jun 10, 2016 08:31pm
To be honest American Drones have been long targeting people in Pakistan, the great Imran Khan has been very vocal on it, the Govt and Army remained quite. This time around the only difference being a high valued target.
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jack
Jun 10, 2016 08:43pm
Facts are facts! The general has spoken.
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rs
Jun 10, 2016 08:51pm
What was the response of US officials.
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Sarwar, USA.
Jun 10, 2016 08:51pm
Very fair demand by Pakistan and Gen. Raheel Sharif. You cannot keep hiding Mullah fazllulah's TTP terrorists and ask Pakistan to do more. Good reply to Modi's speech in US.
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Merchant
Jun 10, 2016 08:56pm
Well said General!! This statement should have come from our ailing incompetent elected politicians.
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Adeel
Jun 10, 2016 09:15pm
@Tired of this Afghanistan is not in Pakistan ? have some basic knowledge before giving your opinion . Hideout could be anywhere in Afghanistan they got to go and find themselves or you can help them
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Waseem Malik
Jun 10, 2016 09:19pm
That's my leader. Well done, Gen Raheel!
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imran ali
Jun 10, 2016 09:38pm
same words were used by Redt.Gen. kayani after Abottabad incidence
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iftikhar kk
Jun 10, 2016 09:54pm
Well done Sir for speaking out.Drones or no drones they will get shot down this time because its a matter of sovereignty.
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Sanam Moghul
Jun 10, 2016 09:54pm
Please bring peace to entire world and root out TTP and its allies (groups) with iron hands, no mercy and no dialogue. No one should be allowed to disturb any country and her peaceful population and infrastructure. Entire world has been terrorized by few terrorists and it seems what ever technology advancements have been achieved/claimed by the developed nations look futile to control this menace. Need better understanding and complete unity among all nations to bring PEACE on the entire globe. Please do not think too much bomb those forces ASAP to bring PEACE in every direction.
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Dr Faizan
Jun 10, 2016 09:55pm
US must get in the line and get with the program or face same fate as soviets. Enough is enough, it is time to do more for peace in the region than drone bombing innocent people.
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Imran
Jun 10, 2016 09:58pm
Why even meet with these people? They bomb inside Pakistan without a care in the world and then show up to meet with us as if nothing has happened. Meanwhile Modi ji is having his lovefest in washington with Obama and the US congress wasting no opportunity condemning Pakistan for anything and everything that goes wrong in India. Meanwhile our own prime minister is enjoying life in the UK having made a miraculous recovery after undergoing major heart surgery from which any other regular human being would have taken at least a a few more days if not a couple of weeks to recover. Its just amazing for all the wrong reasons.
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adnan
Jun 10, 2016 10:15pm
Bring usa and India down! Whatever covert actions are needed
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Real Zak
Jun 10, 2016 10:33pm
Bomb their multi networks
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AG Babar
Jun 10, 2016 10:39pm
Thats why this Nation loves u boss !!!
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AuK
Jun 10, 2016 11:25pm
This is the boldest statement coming from a Pakistani leader in a very long time. US better pay heed because so far they have been looking the other way when it comes to enemies of Pakistan!
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Jamshed
Jun 10, 2016 11:44pm
@Accountability What nonsense? For 38 years Pakistan has been effected by war in Afghanistan. Pakistan did not invite US or Soviets before but it unfortunately became our problem. Stability in a neutral Afghanistan free of foreign influence is the prerequisite for Pakistan prosperity. It is our business and our survival.
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Murad Zarif
Jun 10, 2016 11:45pm
Fortunately, regarding ISIS Russia has stepped in, otherwise the Yanks were never sincere in bombing ISIS. In the same way, they are not sincere in bombing TTP as its the instrument by which Yadavs avoid as much as possible to enter Pakistan and NDS operates in Pakistan, earning huge money from India for their services thru cash from Ajit Kumar Doval.
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parveez shafi
Jun 11, 2016 12:11am
Tell the USA to do more.
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Kashmiri Nationalist
Jun 11, 2016 12:12am
Why doesn't Pakistan do the bombing? The Turks and Saudis and Israelis do it for their goals we should too
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Taimoor khan
Jun 11, 2016 12:44am
No non sense approach is the right way to deal with Americans. They must be answerable as to how Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies are conducting terrorism from Afghanistan, right under their nose. Should Pakistan take this recent American and Indian alliance in the light of above? To put it bluntly is America sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan through its so called "partners ".
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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan
Jun 11, 2016 01:11am
Great man, Great leader Genral Raheel Shareef the nation loves you Sir. Sir, time is running out. Silence of institutions with power against this incompetent and corrupt government is hurting the nation. Whether its foreign policy or corruption worth billions. Everything is going unchecked. Sir, please rescue the country before its too late.
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sam
Jun 11, 2016 01:17am
@Zulfiqar Baig haha.. that's a good one!!!
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Bajwa
Jun 11, 2016 01:34am
@Tired of this Pakistan told them many time about hideouts off TTP in Afghanistan but nato did not act against TTP
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Wazir
Jun 11, 2016 01:39am
Bravo general. You're the man of Steel.
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bina
Jun 11, 2016 01:43am
@Salman The world say stop blaming the neighbors and other countries.. instead focus your energies and resources in exterminating all the terror outfit from pak...then things would be better for you and other countries...
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bina
Jun 11, 2016 02:01am
@Zak It is deplorable to say but your country is already messing up in India sometimes in form of terror, interference in our foreign policy, corrupt and clandestine engagement with the separatist of Kashmir etc....all these nonsense come from pak so much so they also mess up with afghan and usa...so now what's left on the side of pak for more messing up in neighboring countries?
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Wazir
Jun 11, 2016 02:07am
@ajamal molah mansoor also lives in Afghanistan
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Anon Dub
Jun 11, 2016 02:29am
Wait.....why should we bomb TTP....Didnt you take F16 and many other things from us to kill the terrorists?
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Dr Mazhar
Jun 11, 2016 02:46am
Do it yourself General Raheel, If US can fire drones over any country he desires so why not Pakistan can use drones to kill its enemies. Please Please don't ask US for help. I am happy about US-India Love, India will see the results after 5-10 years.
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Saeed
Jun 11, 2016 03:38am
@Naveed what a typical genius??????
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Cricketlover
Jun 11, 2016 03:40am
If pakistan is really doing its job of eliminating terrorists, why would there be a reason for any country to get into its domain and attack these dreaded terrorists? Drone strike eliminated one such terrorist. Is that a concern? Countries should stop incubating such terror groups. Where was osama bin laden found? Where is maulana masood azhar hiding? Is'nt it pathetic that a terrorist who is released in exchange for passengers lives in air india flight hijack is allowed to stay freely. Instead of raising concerns, we should appreciate such efforts where terrorists are eliminated.
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Ahsan Gul
Jun 11, 2016 03:45am
Good job General. It is time for all foreign forces to stop making Pakistan their intelligence and counter intelligence playground. Pakistan is still paying heavy price for getting involved in 1979 assist to drive out Russians. Saudi financially supported and the USA by providing intelligence. What did Pakistan achieved? Some politicians and some high military personnel filled their bank accounts with the foreign aid and the rest of Pakistan public got terrorism, poverty and inflation by supporting Zia's government. Pakistan needs a long break to evaluate and to put its public and economy in order.
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Chicago
Jun 11, 2016 03:56am
We love you Field Marshal Raheel.
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Indian pathan
Jun 11, 2016 03:59am
Nothing will change with his comments Big fish eat small fish.
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DifferentPerspective
Jun 11, 2016 04:24am
As always General leads the way
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Abdul Karim
Jun 11, 2016 04:46am
"Pakistan will not allow Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies to foment terrorism in the country". Gen. Raheel Sharif is the man who has the courage to speak the mind of the common man in Pakistan to the visiting US officials. Elements of TTP terror from within Afghanistan acting against Pakistan must end. Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan & the region. Afghan government and US forces must not allow RAW and Afghan intelligence to support acts of terror inside Pakistan. These hostile infiltration and acts of aggression from within Afghanistan's soil against Pakistan must stop. Pakistan must seal its western borders with Afghanistan with only few controlled and monitored entry points. All personnel entering Pakistan must have proper visa and other required documents along with verification of their identity. Any unauthorized and illegal entry into Pakistan's western borders must have an effective military response. Drones must also be countered as any terrorist infiltration.
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joe
Jun 11, 2016 05:21am
@lafanga You seem to have some wrong notions about the capabilities of Pakistan army .May be that what it has been showing to you.Fact is it is a professional army but capability wise Not amongst top 10 in world. Check world defense review.
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Riaz Murtaza
Jun 11, 2016 05:40am
Well said but very late. United States should use drones in Afghanistan and Iran against the terrorists too.
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Khwarezmi
Jun 11, 2016 05:54am
"If US can not or will not respond to terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan then Pakistan will" ...this is the message which needs to be communicated!!
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Spooky
Jun 11, 2016 06:04am
Pakistan has to mind its own security. No one else will do it for Pakistan. Pakistan cannot put the gun on other people shoulder for firing. Its merely dream. If any anti element exist in Afghanistan. Pakistan need to eliminate them with or with out of Afghan government consent. Border management is the right step but its may need more solid step to secure Pakistan.
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ZULFIQAR
Jun 11, 2016 06:06am
Salute to General Raheel for taking first time ever such a strong message to Super Power if NO Result than Pakistan Should Used Drone to Kill TTP hideouts Let USA/RAW/afghan intelligence to expose to World What make Senses to Keep TTP head Safe when US/afghan ask to Pakistan to do more
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Javed
Jun 11, 2016 06:27am
@Tired of this "Pakistan should tell the USA where these TTP hideouts are in Afganistan?...if they do then they will be eliminated and the informant will also receive a reward". There are few heads carrying rewards and are freely moving around Pakistan. They appear on TV and they organize their rallies. If we were interested in rewards we would have started apprehending these people first.
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Iftikhar
Jun 11, 2016 06:43am
We should take that matter much seriously. US should play the constructive role and work against terror groups indiscriminately. There are no good or bad terrorists. Every terrorist should go to its logical end. India also play his role. Because peace in Afghanistan is vital for whole region.
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Ayub
Jun 11, 2016 06:57am
General sahib gave them very good advice. But would they act upon his advice?
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Attisbutt
Jun 11, 2016 07:13am
@imran ali thats the personality difference you cant understand
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IBN E ASHFAQUE
Jun 11, 2016 07:21am
@Ajay India's debt is $480 billion compared to Pakistan's $69 billion only.
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brar
Jun 11, 2016 07:27am
@de why not if you have information do it at once er have sympathy with any will you do it.
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Zak
Jun 11, 2016 08:22am
@Ajay and so have you hence your loan $500 billion
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Sandy
Jun 11, 2016 10:13am
@Ajay Loans are sooner or later repaid with interest, but charity is only one way:)
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rehan
Jun 11, 2016 10:49am
Well said by COAS. America needs to "do more" to prove that it's serious about fighting terrorists . Pakistan is playing it's part .Now let us see US do something practical to stop terrorism.
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rehan
Jun 11, 2016 10:51am
@Desi Dimag Thank you dear Indian for supporting Gen. Raheel in his suggestion for TTP hideouts being bombed in Afghanistan . Pakistan appreciates your support :-)
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Sarcastic
Jun 11, 2016 11:54am
Excellent statement by a great general. Pakr Army zindabad
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chiku
Jun 11, 2016 01:43pm
@rs Why didn't he ask to stop drone strikes in Pakistan?
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Shafiq
Jun 11, 2016 02:18pm
Why should the USA do your work ? Pakistanis criticize the US ceaselessly , but now you want them to bomb terrorists that you are responsible for creating and nurturing in the 1st place ?
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Ali
Jun 11, 2016 02:27pm
@Tired of this don't try to be innocent. We are also tired of daily statements coming from US and Afg.
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neutral
Jun 11, 2016 03:39pm
What the CAOS says is like " do more" to US, like used to say Hillary Clinton to Pakistan.
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aga khan
Jun 11, 2016 06:11pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan ; Agree.
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rana mazhar
Jun 11, 2016 06:24pm
Great leader great statement
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Sunilsm
Jun 11, 2016 07:28pm
Terrorist are terrorist, they kill the humanity. Well said sir
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Syed Chishti
Jun 11, 2016 08:00pm
@Chicago You have endorsed my recommendation. He should rise to the occasion and lets get him promoted to the rank he deserves. Time for him to be in-charge of all that matters for safely, security and sovereignty of Pakistan. If the nation loses this opportunity it will an opportunity lost for decades to find a good and balanced leader of his caliber. Generals material to be promoted to Field Marshal is General Raheel Sharif. Tomorrow will be better for Pakistan with him being in the saddle to manage future challenges that are yet to come to be faced by Pakistan. India's nefarious design's can be countered by him more efficiently single handedly than by any other General. Rise to the occasion General Raheel Sharif, Pakistan is with you!
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Syed Chishti
Jun 11, 2016 08:46pm
@Abdul Karim I second your comments. Fully agreed. That's the immediate need of Pakistan to address this cross border terrorism being exported by India through Afghanistan. These recommended measures will reduce a great deal of present ongoing terrorism coming to Pakistan through Pakistan's western borders. Seal the Pakistani western border at all points and manage only two legal border entry points that being one in KPK and other being in Baluchistan. Rest all points of crossing must be heavily guarded with effective measures as Iran does it on it's Iran-Pakistan-Iran-Iraq borders etc.
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WATSON
Jun 11, 2016 09:19pm
The chief has thrown the ball in the US court now lets see if the US can accept the challenge and themselves DO MORE for a change instead of asking others to do more.
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